On the other hand, Leena's eyes were wide with astonishment as she stared at the man. Something about what he said made her heart ache in a really sweet and good way. The simple remark he said was beyond any "I love you". It was simply worth more.
"Enough of the chitchat. Kevin, take Leena upstairs. The long trip must have tired you. Leena, we have years ahead of us. Go to sleep now. Otherwise, your husband may think that I'm bullying you." Despite Claire's unwillingness to accept Leena, Shannon was pleased to see such a happy and satisfying marriage. She could finally set her mind at ease watching how her son and daughter-in-law couldn't seem to get enough of each other.
"Okay. Leena, let's go." Kevin stood up and reached out to help Leena.
"I'm fine. I don't feel tired. We rarely come back. Stay to chat with your mom." A mild blush appeared on Leena's cheeks as she disapproved Kevin's command for the first time. She might not have a child yet but she knew how a mother's concern for her child was. And Shannon was no exception.
"Okay. I'll go upstairs to take a shower. I will join you after that." The man checked his watch. It was still early, and thus, he didn't force Leena to go upstairs with him. Plus, this could be a good opportunity for Leena to get closer to his Mom.
"No need. Leena, go with Kevin. I'll see what your dad needs." Since their conversation turned out unpleasing due to Claire, Shannon simply pushed the boat with the current and let Leena go upstairs with Kevin. She knew that Leena didn't really mean to stay. Leena was just being her naturally kind self who wouldn't want to hurt her feelings. She could sense how much the lady wanted to flee from the living room to avoid more commotions with Claire. As Shannon was also a daughter-in-law of the Gu family, she knew Leena's situation like the back of her hand.
"Okay. I'll go back to my room. Good night, Mom. Good night, Claire." Leena politely bid her good night to both ladies.
"Good night. Hope you can be used to the life here," was Shannon's worried reply. The weather there was different from that in S City. It was much colder at night than the daytime.
"Don't worry, Mom. I'll take care of her. Leena, let's go." Kevin pulled his wife's hand and strode upstairs and Leena ended up looking back to Shannon with an apologizing smile.
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